Value Chain-FAQ

What are Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions?
Scope 3 GHG emissions are all indirect emissions that occur in the value chain of the reporting company, including both upstream (production, processing, an...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Where can I find more information on Scope 3 accounting and reporting?
General information on Scope 3 accounting and reporting can be found on the GHG Protocol’s website here. 
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:19 PM
Where can I find more information on accounting and reporting for interventions my company is undertaking in our value chain (Scope 3) GHG emissions?
Gold Standard’s Value Change program is currently working with major corporations in the agri-food and apparel sectors – as well as strategic partners (GHG ...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:19 PM
How do I select and define a value chain intervention?
The company should first identify the most material emissions within their Scope 3 emissions and interventions to reduce those emissions. Then, the company ...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Are there any case studies available on value chain interventions?
Yes. Read more information here. 
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Where can I find more information on Pilot Programmes for Value Chain certification?
For examples of pilot programs, please see the case studies on our website here. SustainCERT and Gold Standard are piloting the certification of reporting c...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:23 PM
Is there any sector-specific guidance available for scope 3 certification?
Focusing first on the food and beverage sector, Danone, Gold Standard, Livelihoods Funds, Mars, TREES Consulting, and UNIQUE forestry and land use GmbH draf...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:23 PM
What is the approach applied to scope 3 certification?
SustainCERT (SC) will be responsible for the Validation/ Design Review and the Verification /Performance Review. In simple terms, SC will audit and make the...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:24 PM
What can companies do to join the testing/piloting phase?
If you are located in Europe, please contact Sandra Genee at sandra.genee@sustain-cert.com. If you are located in the US, please contact Thomas Blackburn at...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:24 PM